Wang Lao Ji
Wang Lao Ji, also known as Wong Lo Kat, is a popular Chinese herbal tea. This recipe recreates the refreshing and soothing beverage at home.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Sugar - 1/2 cup
- Lo han guo (monk fruit) - 1, crushed
- Honeysuckle flowers - 20 grams
- Chrysanthemum flowers - 20 grams
- Chinese mesona - 50 grams
- Water - 4 cups
Let's Get Started
- Combine the water, Chinese mesona, chrysanthemum flowers, honeysuckle flowers, and crushed lo han guo in a large pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour.
- Strain the tea into a large pitcher, discarding the solids.
- Stir in the sugar until it is completely dissolved.
- Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- Serve the Wang Lao Ji herbal tea over ice.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Beverage
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 70
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 18g
- Protein: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Sugar: 18g
